Avalon River Cruise Reviews

Avalon Waterways could not have conducted the Magnificent Europe cruise any better. MS Panorama, its newest boat, was excellent as were the crew and the cruise director Hendrik. Nothing was too much trouble as they wanted the travellers to have a relaxing holiday. The food was magnificent, but too plentiful and tempting and the chefs always wanted us ...read more to try everything. If I had my time again I would not do the Budapest-Amsterdam trip, although we did it in the right direction. The magnificent scenery expected occurred on only 2 days - on the Rhine from Rudesheim to Cologne - and had we done the reverse trip the last 12 days would be disappointing. From Budapest on the Danube to the Maine River and Canal the trip is rather boring and incessantly interrupted by locks - 68 in all on the trip - although the towns we stopped at were interesting. In addition, because of the locks and low bridges the top deck of the Panorama was closed on many days and because the weather on our trip was more wintery than summery, the top deck was not a good option. The spa on the top deck was not used by anybody during the 14 days of the cruise. I think a trip from Basel to Amsterdam on the Rhine would be the best option.

Avalon Waterways Cruise on the Avalon Felicity ship was well planned, good value and enjoyable. All staff from the Captain, Tour Director, wait and cleaning staff were friendly and very efficient. The cabins were a touch on the small side but comfortable enough. There was plenty of food and it was fresh and tasty. I would suggest that nobody needs to ...read more buy the optional drink package as red and white wine and soft drinks are included with dinner, soft drinks with lunch and the price to purchase any alcoholic drinks in the bar etc are very reasonable. The scenery along the Rhine was amazing and all the organised day tours interesting. Would definitely consider another tour somewhere else with this company.

Our Rhine River Cruise was the first time we had been on any type of cruise. The cruise was very well organized from the time we boarded to the time we disembarked. We were all welcomed by the crew on the first evening; they all seemed very happy in their work and very obliging to any requests. The food was excellent and every meal was served professionally. ...read more There was enough free time to relax and yet their were interesting things to do during the day and in the evening to occupy everyone. The state rooms were very well designed to allow for storage of all our bags and plenty of room to hang our clothes and drawer space. We made some wonderful friends and the size of the ship allowed for people to mix well. I would recommend Avalon River Cruise and Global Journeys as these Touring Facilitators are excellent.

I was very pleased with the professional manner in which both any requested information was given and the reservation was handled in Australia. The cruise was up to my expectations. Without exception, the staff were very friendly and I was impressed with the quality of the cabin, the various organised tours and the food! I would certainly recommend ...read more both Global Journeys and Avalon Cruises for anyone wishing to try a river cruise in Europe.

Had a wonderful holiday made all the easier with the help of Yvonne who made all the arrangements. The tour was run very professionally and all the tours at each stop where very good.